ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL

www.enterprisecharter.org

Charter School 362 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Enterprise Charter School, located on Oak Street in downtown Buffalo, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and community involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured curriculum, Enterprise aims to foster a personalized learning experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, balancing academic achievement with social-emotional growth. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to traditional district schools, often utilizing unique instructional strategies and extended learning opportunities to bridge achievement gaps. Families in the Buffalo area choose Enterprise for its dedicated faculty, its emphasis on a safe and supportive school culture, and its mission to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

362

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	70
Black	260
Asian	4
Two or More	18

Black
260 (71.8 %)
Hispanic
70 (19.3 %)
Two or More
18 (5.0 %)
White
10 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(716)855-2114
Website:	http://www.enterprisecharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	34
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	57.5%
Male	154	42.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 529 Students

115 ASH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14204 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School K - 6th